CVE-2021-27523

An issue was discovered in open-falcon dashboard version 0.2.0, allows remote attackers to gain, modify, and delete sensitive information via crafted POST…

published August 11, 2023

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
67.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ Just a crafted POST request is all it takes for attackers to mess with your data in Open-Falcon's dashboard version 0.2.0! Think of it like a restaurant's reservation book where anyone can walk in and scribble new names, change existing ones, or even erase them — chaos for the management! With this vulnerability, an attacker could remotely gain access to sensitive information, modify critical data, or delete entries entirely. It's like letting a complete stranger into your office with the ability to change and destroy your files!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant's reservation book where anyone can walk in and scribble new names, change existing ones, or even erase them — chaos for the management! This vulnerability allows remote attackers to exploit the register interface through crafted POST requests, enabling them to manipulate sensitive information without proper authorization checks.

What to do

With this vulnerability, an attacker could remotely gain access to sensitive information, modify critical data, or delete entries entirely. It's like letting a complete stranger into your office with the ability to change and destroy your files! To safeguard your data, upgrade Open-Falcon to the latest version immediately. Review your network security policies to limit access to the dashboard and implement proper authentication measures to protect your APIs. 🛡️ You've got this! By taking these steps, you can keep your information safe and sound! 🚀

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01163 · 67.0th percentile
Published
2023-08-11T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 AUG 00:00Z
    An issue was discovered in open-falcon dashboard version 0.2.0, allows remote attackers to gain, modify, and delete sensitive information via crafted POST…
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